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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 637.46 and 314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 637.46 and 314.14 is: 470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 637.46 = 314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/637.46 = 314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 637.46 × 314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 200,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,251.68/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.60

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